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2026 DAILYLAW 66743 (MAD)

D.S.MANI v. THE UNION TERRITORY OF PUDUCHERRY

WP/2760/2026 · 2026-02-02

P T Asha

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP No. 2760 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 2760 of 2026 D.S.Mani ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Union Territory Of Puducherry Rep by 1.The Registrar of Companies, Office of the Registrar of Companies, No.7,2nd Floor, Karuvadikuppam Main Road,Muthialpet, Puducherry-605 003. 2. Puduvai Sandrorkula Dharma Paripalana Sabai Rep by the President Mr.Swaminathan Gramini, S/o.Mr.Gangadharan Gramini, Graminiyar Complex, No.62, Ayyanar Koil Street, Chittankudi, Puducherry-605 001. ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 08.12.2025within the time frame fixed by this Honble court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 2760 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.S. Senthilkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Sreedhar, AGP for R1 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- “directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 08.12.2025within the time frame fixed by this Hon’ble Court.” 2. The Petitioner case is that, through the RTI Act, he came to know that the 2nd respondent Society has been functioning without periodic renewal, as required under the Societies Registration Act, and therefore in violation of its Rules and Regulations. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation dated 08.12.2025 to the 1st respondent, requesting cancellation of the Society’s registration and imposition of penalties in accordance with law. The representation was received by the 1st respondent on 10.12.2025. However, no effective action has been taken thereon to date. Being aggrieved by such inaction, the Petitioner has approached this Court. 3.Heard the learned counsel on either side. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 2760 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 4. Considering the limited request of the petitioner and taking note of the fact that the petitioner's representation dated 08.12.2025 has not been considered to date, the Writ Petition is allowed. The 1st respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 08.12.2025, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to all the interested parties, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 02-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR To The Union Territory Of Puducherry Rep by 1.The Registrar of Companies, Office of the Registrar of Companies, No.7,2nd Floor, Karuvadikuppam Main Road,Muthialpet, Puducherry-605 003. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 2760 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA, J. SHR WP No. 2760 of 2026 02-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis